| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.994, 59.324 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-16 22:35:40.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iran on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 22:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Qā’en (Iran - IR), about 32.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 59.324 and latitude 33.994.
| Location | Qā’en |
| Country | Iran (IR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-16
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